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  • Hernon Manufacturing Redefines Pipe Thread Sealant Dispensing with Autobond Line


    Hernon is pleased to offer its Autobond® line of dispensers, specifically designed for the precise application of sealants. The Autobond® line of dispensers, developed by Hernon’s equipment division, is engineered to deliver metered amounts of sealant directly to male fittings, ensuring accurate and efficient application while minimizing product waste. Key features of the Autobond® line…


  • UL-Authorization Received for Ventec High-CTI, Halogen Free FR15.1 Substrates VT-447C and VT-441C

    Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. (6672 TT), is pleased to announce that UL’s evaluation of two of Ventec’s halogen-free, phenolic cured high-CTI substrates have received authorization to apply the UL mark. Both VT-441C and VT-447C FR15.1 materials have thus been recognized for achieving 150oC Maximum Operating Temperature (MOT) for electric and mechanical RTI (Relative Temperature…


  • Iberdrola to test satellite data for vegetation management

    Image: Iberdrola i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution company in Spain, is testing earth observation data provider LiveEO’s Treeline solution for enhanced vegetation management. i-DE is testing the technology on its distribution network in Vizcaya province near Bilbao in the Basque region of Spain, where Iberdrola is headquartered, throughout 2024. If the trial’s outcome shows improvement in i-DE’s…


  • Areti surpasses 1 million smart meter milestone in Rome

    Image: Areti Acea distribution company Areti announced that as of 31 January 2024, one million smart meters were installed on Rome’s electricity grid. The rollout of the Rometrix 2G smart meters was launched in October 2020, with the goal to replace the approximately 1.7 million meters in Rome and neighbouring municipality Formello by the end…


  • Multifunctional all-in-one sensor marks a significant advancement in accurate detection technology

    Sick W10 F&BP leading edge detection dark materials. Posted: 26 February 2024 Share this page Sick has unveiled the world’s first photoelectric sensor with a touchscreen display, heralding the future for universal and easy-set-up sensing. The Sick W10 is a versatile all-in-one sensor that represents a major step forward in precise detection technology, adaptable for…


  • Rail Reform Bill – too little too late

    Listen to this article On 20 February, the Government published its Draft Rail Reform Bill. This proposes the creation a new Integrated Rail Body (IRB) that brings together decisions on infrastructure and train operations. The IRB would become Great British Railways (GBR) as proposed in the Williams-Shapps report that was published in May 2021. This…


  • Celebrate Innovation by Supporting Olga “Dr.O” Ivanova for the TCT Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award!

    Mechnano proudly announces the nomination of Olga “Dr. O” Ivanova, Director of Applications & Technology at Mechnano, for the prestigious TCT Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award. Voting is now open until Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and your support can make all the difference! Cast your vote here.  Dr. O is the Director of Applications…


  • GNT introduces fresh line-up of plant-based Exberry concentrates

    The new Exberry browns can be used in applications including apple drinks, ginger ale, energy drinks, and natural cola. Image: GNT Posted: 26 February 2024 Related core topics: Drinks, Ingredients Related topics: caramelised sugar syrup, clean label, colours, concentrates, energy drinks, Exberry, iced lattes, natural colas, plant-based, soft drinks Related organisations: GNT Related people: Helen…


  • Justin Worden to Present at SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum: Elevating Excellence in High-Reliability Electronics Production

    ROCKA Solutions is excited to announce that Justin Worden, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, will present at the upcoming SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum. The event is scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Plano Event Center.  In his presentation titled “Elevating Excellence in High-Reliability Electronics: The Personal and Lasting…


  • Ventec Giga Solutions Announces Exclusive Refurbishment Service for PCB Lamination Plates

    Fast and cost-efficient restoration of flatness and finish for repeatable, high-quality production Ventec Giga Solutions, the equipment division of Ventec International Group, has started offering a refurbishment service for separator plates used in PCB lamination processes. The service includes plate examination and production of a detailed condition report with assessment of reworking costs, before refurbishment…